Hail History

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Hail history for Miami Lakes, FL

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 12, 2011
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles95

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Miami Lakes on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 12, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Miami Lakes ranks #248 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Miami Lakes

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.75 in
penny		Miami Internation
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Miami Lakes		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Miami Lakes		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Miami Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Miami Lakes

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (13).

Jan1FebMar5Apr17May13Jun9Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Miami Lakes

May 15, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah (5 mi from Miami Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported hail up to golf ball size in the western section of Hialeah. Hail was covering the road on the Palmetto Expressway between NW 74 ST and NW 103 ST.

May 19, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hialeah Gardens (4 mi from Miami Lakes)

Jun 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allapattah (10 mi from Miami Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball size hail near NW 20 Street and NW 22 Avenue in the Alapattah neighborhood of Miami.

Jun 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Miramar (9 mi from Miami Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): A member of the public reported golf ball sized hail near the intersection of I-75 and Sheridan Street.

May 18, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sweet Water (8 mi from Miami Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Miami Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 7, 2026EF0Palm Spgs North
3 mi from Miami Lakes		0.6 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 18, 2024EF0Miramar
5 mi from Miami Lakes		3.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Sweet Water
10 mi from Miami Lakes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0Medley
7 mi from Miami Lakes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF1Hollywood N Perry Airport
7 mi from Miami Lakes		5.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 27, 2022EF0West Hollywood
10 mi from Miami Lakes		7.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 27, 2019EF0Miami Lake
2 mi from Miami Lakes		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF1Miramar
7 mi from Miami Lakes		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF1Miramar
9 mi from Miami Lakes		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2017EF0Hollywood N Perry Airport
9 mi from Miami Lakes		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 23, 2017EF1Medley
6 mi from Miami Lakes		2.8 mi long, 123 yd wide
Feb 16, 2016EF1Biscayne Gardens
7 mi from Miami Lakes		3.8 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Miami Lakes

95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Miami Lakes since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 15, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 1, 202648 mph, measuredMiami Lakes
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 3, 2026damage reportedOpa-Locka
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedMedley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, measuredHollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202569 mph, estimatedHollywood N Perry Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202460 mph, estimatedWest Hollywood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202464 mph, measuredOpa Locka Airport, Hollywood N Perry Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Miami
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202458 mph, estimatedMiramar, Davie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Miami Lakes; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Miami Lakes.

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